Preparing for Freshman Year
SUMMER
Fall Semester
SPRING Semester
SUMMER
- Did you sign up for a course that requires a summer reading? Make sure you complete this assignment before the first day of class.
- Check ccrp.episd.org and review the classes you have taken and your grades.
- Set goals for your high school career: do you want to graduate in the Top Ten/Top 10 Percent/Top 20 Percent?
- Find a place to volunteer this summer. Having hours of volunteer work is a plus for students.
- Plan to attend the Fish Camp and your registration day.
- Consider taking a leadership position in at least one extracurricular organization.
- Start off with good attendance and clear every absence as soon as possible!
Fall Semester
- Plan weekly study time and keep your grades up.
- Sign up for Credit by Exams
- Finalize the rough drafts of any scholarship essays and save them to your flash drive.
- Ask teachers to write your recommendation letters (give them a resume and a thank you note after they write them for you)!
- Attend the Chapin High School College Fair and visit with the representatives from the schools you are considering.
- Take your PSAT exam seriously. This is a great opportunity to determine where you stand with your reading, writing and math skills.
SPRING Semester
- If you are fluent in Spanish, consider taking the AP exam. This can earn you high school and college credit.